Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENVS S C; Venus Fortuna
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 264404 |
| References | RIC III# 1685 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 2003. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 3. Antoninus Pius – Commodus (AD 138–192) (Reprint). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.3.m_aur.1685Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Faustina Augusta.
Translation: Faustina the venerable.
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, leaning on rudder, around which a dolphin is coiled.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS S C
Unabridged legend: Venus. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Venus. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
See also
Manage my collection
Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.
| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (161-176) | |||||||||||||||
Get this coin
No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.
Numista Rarity index: 100
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Contribute to the catalogue
Modify or add data on this pageRegister a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
